LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

risk in using ls6 coolant lines?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:23 PM
Share
  #1  
blackfbird98's Avatar
blackfbird98
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 734
Likes: 2
From: Hamlin ny
Default risk in using ls6 coolant lines?
hey guys so im getting mixed reviews on everywhere i look as far as swapping to the ls6 coolant lines and coolant plugs in the rear, everyone is either stating its fine to do or that cylinder 7 gets hot?? im just trying to get solid info on weather or not i should swap over? i already shaved the bottom of my ls6 intake but the ls1 lines still interfere thats why im asking.
Reply
0
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:37 PM
Share
  #2  
demonspeed's Avatar
demonspeed
It's not mine! woo hoo!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,128
Likes: 5
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default
I'm no pro or anything, but if GM did this in 2001, then I'd surmise it's safe to do so in your own garage.
Reply
0
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:41 PM
Share
  #3  
edwardzracing's Avatar
edwardzracing
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
iTrader: (59)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
From: Layton, UT
Default
Originally Posted by demonspeed
I'm no pro or anything, but if GM did this in 2001, then I'd surmise it's safe to do so in your own garage.
Good point. I never had any issues myself. If you switched to the ls1 lines and still have an LS6 valley cover, that's why they are interfering. The LS6 valley cover has little ribs on it that the lines hit. You can bend the lines to fit if you really want, but I hear it's a bit of a pain. I think you'll be safe going to the LS6 coolant lines. Just don't run crazy amounts of timing or anything else that might increase combustion temperatures. Good luck!

Brad
Reply
0
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:42 PM
Share
  #4  
blackfbird98's Avatar
blackfbird98
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 734
Likes: 2
From: Hamlin ny
Default
Originally Posted by demonspeed
I'm no pro or anything, but if GM did this in 2001, then I'd surmise it's safe to do so in your own garage.
which is my thought process on the whole thing, but like i said i am hearing alot about some issue with cylinder 7? i just wanna make sure if i do it im not gonna have issues down the road thats all.
Reply
0
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:48 PM
Share
  #5  
blackfbird98's Avatar
blackfbird98
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 734
Likes: 2
From: Hamlin ny
Default
Originally Posted by edwardzracing
Good point. I never had any issues myself. If you switched to the ls1 lines and still have an LS6 valley cover, that's why they are interfering. The LS6 valley cover has little ribs on it that the lines hit. You can bend the lines to fit if you really want, but I hear it's a bit of a pain. I think you'll be safe going to the LS6 coolant lines. Just don't run crazy amounts of timing or anything else that might increase combustion temperatures. Good luck!

Brad

i am still running the ls1 valley cover
Reply
0
Old Jun 17, 2013 | 02:39 PM
Share
  #6  
demonspeed's Avatar
demonspeed
It's not mine! woo hoo!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,128
Likes: 5
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default
Might as well do the LS6 cover while you have it all off. It's $100 and really cleans up the engine bay.
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 05:13 PM
Share
  #7  
high n dry's Avatar
high n dry
Banned
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 431
Likes: 1
Default
Originally Posted by demonspeed
Might as well do the LS6 cover while you have it all off. It's $100 and really cleans up the engine bay.
X2 on that!
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jun 18, 2013 | 05:29 PM
Share
  #8  
AmarilloWS6's Avatar
AmarilloWS6
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 520
Likes: 0
From: Van Buren AR
Default
No issues, there's a 500-1,000rwhp z06's on the road using the ls6 coolant lines still, this conversion is VERY over thought. I put the ls6 lines and block offs on my car with the 2004 ls6 valley cover. Cleaned everything up and now I don't consume near as much oil.
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Tags
Back to Subforum
Generation III External Engine
View Next Unread
Center bolt valve covers and coils in a 98 car




Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:20 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE